After a long silence from this end, here's a post from my trip to Germany finally:
Southern Germany was a charming area, starkly what one thinks when the word ‘European’ is spoken: cobblestoned squares, medieval castles, outdoor dining, foreboding yet beautiful buildings, and a well-oiled train system.
Our first stop was in the town of Baden-Baden: direct translation, Bath-Bath. And that’s exactly what we came for. Robin, Laura, and I made our way through
an Irish-Roman bathhouse from hot to cold pool, scrub-room to relaxation station, where they wrapped you in warm towels and let you nap for a while. There were several nice hotels and other spa facilities in the town, and a pedestrian area lined with restaurants and shops for the travelers. We expected a small place with only the spa there to justify a train stop there, but found ourselves pleasantly surprised. It sat on the banks of the Rhine with plenty of green space (because there’s much more room in Germany to spread out), and a nice city center.
The night was spent in Heidelberg, where Pepperdine also has a program. We walked around in the forest the next day, gazed down onto the Necker River, wandered the old town, and grabbed a bretzel and hot cocoa before heading back to Switzerland.
A relaxing trip, it was neat to see Germany, and appreciate the breathing room, and enjoy the company of my traveling mates!
My spring break was also quite relaxing, but the post is not ready yet. Thanks for being so patient with me! I will post pictures as soon as I can, and some of the stories will come later.
Our first stop was in the town of Baden-Baden: direct translation, Bath-Bath. And that’s exactly what we came for. Robin, Laura, and I made our way through
an Irish-Roman bathhouse from hot to cold pool, scrub-room to relaxation station, where they wrapped you in warm towels and let you nap for a while. There were several nice hotels and other spa facilities in the town, and a pedestrian area lined with restaurants and shops for the travelers. We expected a small place with only the spa there to justify a train stop there, but found ourselves pleasantly surprised. It sat on the banks of the Rhine with plenty of green space (because there’s much more room in Germany to spread out), and a nice city center.The night was spent in Heidelberg, where Pepperdine also has a program. We walked around in the forest the next day, gazed down onto the Necker River, wandered the old town, and grabbed a bretzel and hot cocoa before heading back to Switzerland.
A relaxing trip, it was neat to see Germany, and appreciate the breathing room, and enjoy the company of my traveling mates!My spring break was also quite relaxing, but the post is not ready yet. Thanks for being so patient with me! I will post pictures as soon as I can, and some of the stories will come later.
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